Caring for your children's eyes

As a parent you'll want to give your child the best start in life, which is why looking after their eyes is important. Here are some simple ways to look after your child's eyesight:

Did you know 80% of a child's learning is through sight?

Have regular eye checks

Regular eye checks are particularly important in childhood because they:

Check how well your child can see

Look at how healthy their eyes are

Help identify problems early to prevent them developing

Children usually have their eyes checked by a health visitor when they are a year old. It's advisable to check them again at about age three, when they are learning and developing rapidly, then every year until they are 16.

Did you know all children can get free NHS-funded eye checks every year until they turn 16?

If your child needs glasses, you can also get an NHS voucher towards the cost, which means many of our pairs are free.